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October 14th, 2023
Fahie fundraiser box to open from Oct 16-Nov 16, 2023- Patsy C. Lake

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A fundraiser box setup for ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie has already sparked controversy according to organizer Ms Patsy C. Lake, however, the popular businesswoman said that will not deter her from doing what she can to help a family member.

September 10th, 2023
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.

August 23rd, 2023
Nyron Erickson may walk free in USVI due to insufficient evidence

VI CONSORTIUM

A man accused of money laundering and cash smuggling who was extradited from the [British] Virgin Islands to stand trial in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on federal charges, might soon walk free after prosecutors moved to dismiss the indictment.

June 27th, 2023
Maynards agree to 10-year sentence plea deal; Fahie's trial postponed to November

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Details of the plea agreements for Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard have been disclosed, with their sentencing slated for August 21.

March 1st, 2023
Buney H. Chinnery found not guilty in USVI court of attempted human smuggling

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The trial of a [British] Virgin Islands man caught by a Customs patrol boat after a high-speed chase in Coral Bay, St John, [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) yielded two guilty verdicts. But the defendant in the case, Buney H. Chinnery, was cleared of the more serious charge of trying to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States.

July 12th, 2022
Kadeem Maynard held without bond in Florida

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Kadeem Maynard, the son of former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Maynard-Pickering, has been jailed without bond while he awaits trial on drug and money laundering charges, along with his mother and former Virgin Islands’ Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

June 1st, 2022
Johnny C. Depp wins libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber L. Heard

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, USA- In a trial that captured the attention of the world, a jury today, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, ruled in favor of Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny C. Depp II in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber L. Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.

June 22nd, 2021
Brother of magistrate convicted on gun charges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The youngest brother of Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards, Kavarne Richards, was convicted by Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin on gun charges, following the conclusion of his trial on Monday, June 21 2021.

November 25th, 2020
Trucker sentenced to 9 mths @ HMP; Over $97K forfeited

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Lower Hope Hill, Tortola, man was on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, sentenced to nine months at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut for proceeds of criminal conduct.

September 29th, 2020
Trial starts for USVI man caught with bag of jewellery days after Irma

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A nine-member jury is expected to decide whether a man from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) found carrying a number of gold and silver jewellery after three jewellery stores in Road Town were looted after Hurricane Irma, is guilty or not.

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